Driving Lessons in Dagenham

Dagenham delivers excellent value with 12 driving schools priced £30-£40 per hour and perfect 5-star ratings across all schools. The area offers comprehensive automatic driving lesson coverage through 8 schools, plus female driving instructors via 3 schools and 10 independent options. Test centres present mixed challenges, with Goodmayes handling high volume at 43.7% while Barking Tanner Street shows a more difficult 37.9% pass rate.

£35
average price
12
driving schools
40
independent instructors
4
test centres

Driving schools and instructors in Dagenham

Showing 112 of 12
Clean Driving Future

Clean Driving Future

5
From £35/hr10hrs for £330Save £20

An excellent first-time pass rate and hundreds of satisfied customers back this school's approach to building confident drivers. Lessons start at £35/hour with flexible block deals ranging from 6 to 20 hours (£204–£640), plus 12-hour intensive courses at £480. One-to-one training with no hidden charges.

ManualAutomaticIntensive
717 Green Ln, Dagenham RM8 1UTView school
Red Sky Driving School

Red Sky Driving School

5
From £35/hr10hrs for £330Save £20

Competitive rates starting from £35/hour with substantial block discounts: 10 hours for £330, 20 hours for £640, or 30 hours for £950. Test day car hire available from £99, plus mock tests (£45/hour) and short-notice prep lessons (£40/hour) to boost your chances. Youth discounts available for ages 17-19 at £31/hour.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
60 Rogers Rd, Dagenham RM10 8JXView school
F A Driving School

F A Driving School

5
From £40/hrBlock bookings available

Manual lessons at £40/hour or automatic at £45/hour, with package deals available to reduce overall costs. Two-hour lessons are standard after an initial one-hour taster, allowing learners to build skills efficiently. Both male and female instructors available with flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends across East London areas.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticFemale Instructors
187 Goresbrook Rd., Dagenham RM9 6YHView school
Sabr Driving School

Sabr Driving School

5
From £33/hr10hrs for £320Save £10

Solo instructor with a track record of building confidence in nervous learners, evidenced by a student's first-time pass after just 20 hours. Weekday lessons at £33/hour or £320 for a 10-hour block, with weekend lessons at £35/hour. Test day car available for £130 at Goodmayes, Barking, and Hornchurch test centres.

ManualEveningsWeekendsAutomaticTest car available
164 Manor Square, Dagenham RM8 3RXView school
Louis D Driving School

Louis D Driving School

4.9
From £30/hr10hrs for £280Save £20

Specialist in manual driving lessons at competitive prices, with lessons available 7 days a week and a proven track record of high pass rates. £30 per hour or £280 for a 10-hour block booking, plus intensive courses at £300 for 10 hours. Mock tests and Pass Plus courses also available.

ManualEveningsWeekendsIntensive
182 Parsloes Ave, Dagenham RM9 5QBView school
Fastlanez Driving School

Fastlanez Driving School

4.9
From £35/hr10hrs for £340Save £10

Over 1,000 students passed with this school, backed by 5-star Google ratings and instructors familiar with local test routes. Two-hour lessons at £35/hour (pay-as-you-go) or £34/hour in a 10-hour block for £340, plus test day car hire from £150. Specialized support available for international license holders transitioning to a UK licence.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveTest car available
41 Cornshaw Rd, Dagenham RM8 1SSView school
Momin Driving School

Momin Driving School

5

Multilingual instructors offering lessons in English, Hindi, Urdu, and Gujarati, with particular strength in navigating busy London traffic and tight junctions. High pass rates and flexible pickup options including train station meetings make this school accessible for learners across East London and Essex. Intensive courses available with priority test booking support.

ManualIntensive
Speaks Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati
Campden Cres, Dagenham RM8 2RUView school
Zi Driving School

Zi Driving School

5

Specialising in automatic driving lessons, Zi Driving School operates from Dagenham with flexible scheduling from early morning through to 9pm. A flash sale is currently running for weekday lessons in the local area, making this an affordable option for learners seeking experienced instruction.

EveningsWeekendsAutomatic
Eliot Rd, Dagenham RM9 5XTView school
Safelanez Driving School

Safelanez Driving School

5
10hrs for £380

A-graded instructors with a five-star rating across East London, offering 2-hour lessons at £80 or a 10-hour block for £380. Test day car hire from £160 (or £200 for emergency bookings) includes an hour's lesson before your test, plus intensive courses available at £90 per session with a minimum three lessons per week.

ManualAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
41 Cornshaw Rd, LONDON RM8 1SSView school
MAR Driving School

MAR Driving School

5

Highest-rated driving school in the area with excellent Google reviews. Patient, supportive instruction tailored to each learner's pace, from complete beginners through to test preparation, with flexible lesson times to fit around your schedule.

ManualEveningsWeekends
25 Seabrook Rd, Dagenham RM8 3QPView school
Marks Automatic Driving School

Marks Automatic Driving School

4.9
Block bookings available

Specialising in confidence-building for nervous and returning drivers, with one student crediting her instructor for rebuilding her driving confidence after an accident. Pass rates exceed the national average, and a 10-hour block deal is recommended after a 2-hour assessment lesson. Beginner courses start at $75, intermediate at $100, with a summer special offering 10% off all packages.

EveningsWeekendsAutomaticIntensiveFemale InstructorsTest car available
3 Wisdons Cl, Dagenham RM10 7HBView school
First Journey Driving School

First Journey Driving School

5
Manual
Longbridge Rd, Dagenham RM8 2YJView school

Intensive courses in Dagenham

Want to pass fast?

7 Dagenham schools run intensive courses, compressing months of training into days or weeks.

Dagenham Test Centres and Pass Rates

With 48,477 tests across five centres, Dagenham produced a challenging 41.7% average from 2024 to 2025. Hornchurch performed best at 48.3%, while Barking on Tanner Street struggled at just 37.9%. The East London routes include difficult sections of the A13 and A406, plus complex industrial areas around Dagenham Dock that can confuse learners. The Rainham and Elm Park areas offer more suburban practice, but busy shopping districts and school zones add their own challenges. Men outperformed women by 4-6 percentage points across centres, and automatic pass rates ranged from 35.3% to 47.3% depending on location.

49%

Erith (London)

4,921 tests taken
Women49.0%
Men49.5%
Automatic47.7%
48%

Hornchurch (London)

6,310 tests taken
Women47.3%
Men49.1%
Automatic45.5%
44%

Goodmayes (London)

21,961 tests taken
Women39.1%
Men47.7%
Automatic41.5%
38%

Barking (Tanner Street)

7,499 tests taken
Women34.4%
Men40.0%
Automatic35.3%

Nearby areas